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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1920
Page
6
A general refresh arrives with new Fall Neckwear as summer styles fade. Designers describe the shift as a chance to update wardrobes with seasonal fabrics, colors, and silhouettes embracing a polished, subtle elegance.
Miss Lena Rappold wed Mr. Patrick Healey in an eight oclock ceremony at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. P C Schneider officiating. Bridesmaid Margaret Healey and best man Tom Healey, both siblings, attended. After a wedding breakfast at the Lares home, the couple left for a trip to Columbus and Toledo and will reside on Mulberry Avenue.
Anna Madge Owens wife of Carl Owens died Thursday at her home in lower Pomeroy aged 22 after ten months of tuberculosis. She leaves a husband a daughter Anna Margaret parents Mr and Mrs James Warner of Marion a brother Howard and a sister Ora. Funeral services at 2 30 this afternoon at the family residence with interment Beech Grove cemetery
Ohio attorney general rules that school districts in Meigs county that failed the special tax levy can vote again in November for state aid. Applications must follow normal procedures in September, with aid contingent on the November outcome. Districts in critical financial condition may receive aid if the levy passes.
The ten year old son of Mr and Mrs John Wheeler of Kerrs Run was driven to Holster hospital in Gallipolis by the Finsterwald ambulance for an operation on his appendix. The report notes the boy was taken to town for treatment.
Meigs county election officials will hold a Monday hearing on the petition filed by George Beax seeking a recount and recanvass of the sheriff vote from the recent primary.
The women of Simpson M E Church plan a stereoptical lecture on Christ Stewardship at 7 30 p m next Sunday in the church. An illustrated rendition of My Country Tis of Thee will be shown as part of the annual bank offering service of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society.
William Bradshaw 22 of Pomeroy R D and Nila Tracy 19 of Pomeroy R D obtained a license and wed by Rev Bett J W Finmore 24 of Thurmond W Va. Myrtie Hawley 21 daughter of Mr and Mrs Julian Hawley of Pomeroy married by Rev Hunzick rd at probate court rooms the same day.
About twenty five members of the Luther league and choir members of St. Pauls Lutheran church enjoyed a pot luck supper Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs W F Dorst on Lincoln Hill.
Mrs. Bridget McGucken received a Columbus message announcing the death of A Curtis of that city. No funeral details or arrangements were provided. Mrs. McGucken and her nephew Jerome Curtis left Thursday afternoon to attend the funeral.
Oliver F. Hardesty of Hartford Realty Co. sues Martin Ebersbach Co and Beecocs Coal Co in a U S court for 250000 as commission on the sale of 6500 acres of coal land and related property to Great Lakes Mining Co. alleging the defendants diverted the sale and owe the commission.
Mrs Amos Junodanison Jack of Angolia Ing arrived in Pomeroy for an extended visit at the Hennessy home and to see relatives. Councilman Charles Price bears a sore hand after losing part of a finger in machinery incident. Mrs Michaels of Muscatine Iowa visits her sisters here.
A collage of names and travels lists residents visiting hospitals, attending weddings, or traveling to Gallipolis Columbus Springfield Akron and Cincinnati. Includes letters to Mrs Thompson on relationships and craft questions about seed beads and bags.
A fourteen year old asks how to stop being shuttled between different fellows at night. The response warns that at fourteen she should not be going out at night with friends and advises ways to avoid dangerous situations.
Sand Rock guests include Mr and Mrs Thomas Matthews of Chillicothe staying with Charley Moore. Mrs Clyde Jeines and son Robert of Columbus visited Mrs Rebecca Linscott. Dora Robinson spent a week with her daughter in law Mrs Percy Bowferd of Gloucester. Mr and Mrs Nelson Wy and daughter Ethel were Sunday guests as well.
A fragmentary note mentions a food item described as Califerats with a fruity taste and a zesty aftereffect. Readers are left to infer details as the text references stomach, liver, and cones in a curious, unclear context.
A garbled excerpt records a two week visit in Cleveland and mentions Emma James and Chartey Moore among relatives. Other names appear truncated. context suggests familial greetings and small gatherings with few concrete details.
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